SPORTING

Evening Star, Issue 19638, 18 August 1927, Page 10

SPORTING

MARION WEIGHTS. 7’rial Pinto. 01'.-- Arapcta, Wild Pigeon, Star God, Ciono, Mussic, Komak, Aio lie Val, Faria, Taurimu, Vigilance, Helotis, Panther, Tea Time, Tanagra, Tidal, Maui, Royal Picture, Cali the, Blimp, Fee Simple, Lc Champ, Plane, Ring Boy, Gold Cure, Trouble, Royal Black, Chris Sarto, Shining Star, Hannibal 8.0. First Hack Hurdles. ].Jm.— Pencils, Matu 10.10, Arataura 10.4, Jovial 10.2, I’eshwa 9.13, Taitaiata, Garzon 9.12, Modern 9.10, Killocdi 9;7, Great Day, All Wind 9.4, Ramblin’ Kid 9.3, Red ■Fuchsia, Break o’ Day, To Tahi, Hangawena, Hyama, Miss Potoa, Wailong, Royal Day, Paddy’s Hope, Attractive, Athcnry, John Nod, Mixed Heather, Raukauponga 9.0. Spring Hack Handicap. Si f.—Koauau 9.0, Royal Lineage 8.8, Red Comet, Tametcrangi 8.0, Tori 8.4, Groat Day, Boy Troilus 8.2, Grand 'National, Radiate, Tintoretto, Closcfiro 7.K1, San Pedro 7.11, Break o’ Day 7.10, Raukauponga, The Curragli 7.G. Marlon Handicap. l',m. —To Monanui 9.10, Eden Hall 9.0, Nukumai 8.12, ImcprialSpark 5.2, Indian Sago 7.11, Mint Leaf, Tresham, Star Area 7.8, Alloway 7.4, Vivo 7.2, Royal Mint, Tame Fox, Mount Malta. Starboard Light, Killoch, Joy Bird, Vaccination, Royal Lineage, Anchor 7.0. Hunt Cup Steeplechase, dm.—Banjuko 11.9, Buckeye 10.11, Birkenoso, Rays 10.10, Handy, Arscnc Lupin 10.1, Oneroa 9.Li, Tintoretto, Franfeldt 9.10, Pikimai 9.9, Gay Foot, Atenc, Risk, Birdsgrove, Maiclos, Ruby Ring, Panchitu, Two Up, Sir Frisco gelding 9.0. Electric Handicap, Of.—Town Bird '9.0, Kalos 9.0, Bank Nolo 8.9, Lady Limond 8.5, Lady Cinthia 8.2, Arch Arrow 8.1, Chips 7.12, Pi non, Duke Abbey, Reckless, Marsnrd, Miss Pat 7.11, Sovena, Mandy, To Kawana. Whakarite 7.9, Always 7.5, Bronstoll 7.4, Flying Shot 7.0, Miss Mercia, Volplane 7.2, Oratrix, Wanderlust 7.0. Railway Handicap. Of.—Grand Knight 9.8, Degago 9.5, Star Stranger 9.1, Orchid 8.4, Kiosk 8.4, Pa lota 8.2, Mireusonta 8.1, Lo Choucas S.l, Beaumont 3.0, -In the Shade 7.13, Scat, Nadarino, Valkon 7.11, Uipo 7.9, Whenuamii 7.8, Penman, Cohesion, Deluge 7.5, Huikai, Miss Hupana 7.3, Partaga 7.2, Inner Harbor, Starboard Light, Gardant, Kilperon, Glen limes. Phantasy, Pantagruol, Royal Land, Toapaiti 7.0. Tutaonui Hack Handicap. 7f.—Meric 9.8, Mister Gamp 8.13, Auono, Kilmoyler 8.11, Rutter Scotch, Boy, To Kawana, Break o’ Day 8.9, Bronstell, Mandarine 8.0, . Raukauponga 8.5, Archnn 8.2, Oratrix, Nimosa, Lady Faye,, Tanagra, Gluement 8.0. GREYHOUND RACING. POPULAR IN ENGLAND. Tress Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, August 17. The huge success of greyhound racing in London and the provinces has resulted in a plan Lo make Wembley the world’s greatest centre of sport. A company has bon formed under the leadership of Colonel Charles Darley Miller, managing director of the R'ochampton Club, with a capital of £250,000 subscription lo which is being offered to the public on August 29. The company has bought the stadium and surrounding land from the present owner, who bought it from the liquidators of the Beecham trust for £120,000. Racing will begin before December. ' OLYMPIC GAMES. THE AMATEUR STATES. Tress Association —By Telegraph — Copyright. LONDON, August 17. “There must he no wavering,” says ‘Sporting Life,’ in discussing the Olympic Committee’s decision. “ All amateur organisations throughout Britain must resolutely combat the proposal, wdiich strikes at the very foundation of amateurism, and if necessary must boycott the Olympic Games.”—Sydney ‘ Sun ’ Cable. HOCKEY. NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION. The New Zealand Hockey Association decided last night that the interisland match bo played on September 17 at Christchurch. Tho selectors appointed were North Island—H. Hatch (convener), L. Kent, and RThompson; South Island—S. G, Holland (convener), together with the Duller and Otago selectors. Tho associations are requested to tor ward tho names of available players to tho conveners of tho selection committees not later than September 7. SCULLING, Press Association-By Telegraph - Copyright. OTTAWA, August 10. Joe Euwrighi, of Toronto, a leading American .‘-culler and a finalist in the, Diamond Sculls race, may accept an invitation received to participate in the Australian Henley at Melbourne on October 22.—A. and N.Z. and Sydney 1 Sun ’ Cable. BILLIARDS. AM ATE UR Gil AM L! LONSIT IF. The first semi-linal in the New Zealand amateur billiards championship was played last night, when A. Freeman (Wellington) beat N. N. Tucker (Wellington) by 000 to 518. The balls ran well for Freeman. Tho winner’s average was 0.3. RUGBY LEAGUE, DESMOND RECEIVES AN OFFER. It is understood that Desmond, a member of the last League team which toured England, has received an oitcr to join the Leeds Club.